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Robert's Rules of Order for PTO, PTA & Booster Clubs

Robert’s Rules of Order Cheat Sheet for School Group Meetings (PTO, PTA, Booster Clubs)

For many involved in school-based groups like Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO), Associations (PTA), Booster or Extracurricular Clubs, attending meetings can sometimes feel like wading through a sea of either formalities or chaos, depending on the nature of your group. The Importance of Structure When it comes to running a successful school group meeting, having a…

Two Minute Treasurer's Tip Podcast

How to Get Started as a Group or Club Treasurer

So, you’ve become your group or club’s treasurer! Whether it was a volunteer move or you’ve been lovingly assigned out of necessity, this can be a rewarding responsibility—and a vital one to your club’s success. So, first and foremost, be proud of your newly assigned role. Next, it’s time to make sure you know what…

Club Treasurer Monthly Audit

Should Club Treasurers do a Monthly Audit, an Annual Audit, or Both?

Following is a transcript from this episode of MoneyMinder’s Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about monthly versus annual audits. Do club treasurers need to do both? You’re likely familiar with the idea of holding an annual audit – that’s where you…

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Tips for Filling Open Nonprofit Board Positions

Joining the board of a nonprofit organization can be a deeply fulfilling experience. It is a chance to contribute to your community and support a cause you care about. Whether it is for a PTO, Booster Club, Charity, Art Group or Service Club, these positions help make a tangible difference in the world. However, filling…

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Alleviating Board Burnout: Rekindling the Passion in Nonprofit Directors

Much like in the business world, in the world of nonprofits, the dedication of the Board of Directors is a driving force. Having a passionate leader can be a catalyst for change. But even the most committed individuals can experience burnout. The challenges of the nonprofit sector — big fundraising goals, unproductive board meetings, lack…

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What are the IRS Requirements for Keeping Nonprofit Meeting Minutes (Tax-Exempt and 501(c)(3) Organizations)?

501(c)(3) board members make sure an organization follows the rules, looks after its money, and plans for its future. Board members need to be honest, and the IRS has published guidance in their Good Governance Practices document to guide them. This document underscores the IRS’s belief that a well-governed organization is more likely to operate…

Service Club Membership Drives

5 Steps to a Successful Service Club Membership Drive

Service Clubs are communities of individuals that are united by a common purpose: to make a positive impact in their local areas and beyond. Serving as catalysts for change, Service Clubs bring together passionate individuals to create countless acts of kindness and social change. From large organizations — Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and Key Club —…

Top Service Nonprofits

20 Top Service-Based Nonprofits in the USA

There are thousands of service-based nonprofits in the United States today. These groups are dedicated to children, the elderly, those with disabilities, and those in need. And while the groups MoneyMinder has historically worked with are on the smaller side, we have always had a service-based mindset here at MoneyMinder. Whether it’s for the betterment…

Service Club Treasurer

How to Get Started as a Service Club Treasurer (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, American Legion, Charitable Funds, etc.)

Your service club has an important mission. From hunger relief to voter’s rights and everything in between, we salute your group for its service to the greater good. And while everyone who is a part of a service club in any way is important, there is a special place in our hearts for the Service…

Sample Chart of Accounts for Nonprofits

Sample Nonprofit Chart of Accounts (PTAs, Scouts, HOAs, Sports, Social and Service Groups)

A Chart of Accounts is the foundation of a solid nonprofit group. The COA is a categorized collection of accounts where you have bookkeeping entries, including Assets, Liabilities, Income and Expenses. Each time you put money in or take money out of your group, you need to record it to the right account. A nonprofit’s…